I have not been strong since the influenza, and even a little thing like that brings on palpitation; but you must not think that I am not glad to see you." "Thank you," returned Malcolm in a pleasant, friendly voice.

"I only arrived at the Manor House last evening, so you see I have lost no time in coming over to Sandy Hollow.

I wanted to see for myself how you were.

You are rather too thin and unsubstantial-looking, Miss Jacobi;" but all the time he was saying to himself that he had never seen her look more lovely.
"What does it matter how one looks ?" she returned indifferently.

"You are thinner too, Mr.Herrick; but then you work so hard.